One year after acquiring tight end Darren Waller via trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, the New York Giants may be forced into replacing him.
Waller told the New York Post on Friday that he’s “still undecided” about his future and could opt to retire.
“I have not made a decision either way,” Waller told the Post.
If Waller does return in 2024, he will be owed a base salary of $10.5 million which accounts for a cap hit of $14 million. If he opts to retire, the Giants will clear $6.2 million in cap space but be left with a dead cap hit of roughly $7.9 million.
Because of Waller’s transparency with the Giants, they have already begun to pour over the names slated to become available in free agency.
Waller’s uncertain future was something that had been floating around Indianapolis. The #Giants met with his representatives today and received word he intends to play.
Note: Giants have been inquiring about tight ends in feee agency. Going to need contingencies. https://t.co/tbPLdaTZC5
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 1, 2024
With Waller’s future uncertain and a need at the position beyond just 2024, here’s a look at seven free agent tight ends the Giants could consider.